BICOL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Daraga, Albay

Student: Marifer V. Dinero

Mariz Shaine A. Castillo
Course: BSEd II-Social Studies
Professor: Lyra Ruth Placedes-Nasayao
Term: 1st Semester, S/Y 2019-2020

EUROPE
Places and Landscapes In A Changing World

Introduction:

Europe is one among the seven continents in the world.Europe is rich in

culture,music,arts and literature. The term Europe is generally derived from Greek
words meaning broad (eurys) and face (ops). A minority, however, see a Semitic
origin, pointing to the Akkadian word gharoob or erebu which means "sunset".
From a Middle Eastern viewpoint, the sun sets over Europe: the lands to the west.
Likewise, Asia is also thought to have derived from the Akkadian word asu, which
means "sunrise" and is the land to the east from a Mesopotamian perspective.

Discussion:

Europe is the third most populated continent with a total population of

around 742,956,452 (2019) about 11% of the World’s population. Southern
England, western Germany, the Netherlands and northern Italy are the most
populated areas while Iceland, northern Scandinavia and northern Russia are the
least populated.
Europe is the World’s second smallest continent – 10,180,000 km²
covering approximately 6.7% of the Earth’s land and 2% of the Earth’s surface .
It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the
north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Ural mountains in Russia
mark the eastern extreme.
LANGUAGE IN EUROPE
Most languages of Europe belong to the Indo-European language
family. Out of a total population of 747 million (as of 2019), some 94% are native
speakers of an Indo-European language; within Indo-European, the three largest
phyla are Romance, Germanic and Slavic
with more than 200 million speakers each, between them accounting for close to
90% of Europeans.
CULTURE IN EUROPE
The culture of Europe is rooted in the art, architecture, film, different
types of music, economic, literature, and philosophy that originated from the
continent of Europe.
European culture is largely rooted in what is often referred to as its "common
cultural heritage".

EUROPE'S HISTORY AND EARLY CIVILIZATION

When the great land masses of Africa and India collide with Europe
and Asia, about 100 million years ago, they cause the crust of the earth to
crumple upwards in a long almost continuous ridge of high ground - from the
Alps, through Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan to the Himalayas. This barrier will
have a profound influence on human history.
GREAT CIVILIZATIONS OF EUROPE
I.GREECE
2.ITALY
3.SPAIN

PHYSICAL FEATURES IN EUROPE

1.RHINE RIVER
• Longest river in Germany
• An important waterway for trade
• Begins in Switzerland, winds through Germany, France,
Luxembourg, & The Netherlands
2.PYRENEES MOUNTAINS
• Extend for about 270 miles
• Form the natural border between France & Spain
3.THE ALPS
• Located in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia,
& Liechtenstein
• Major tourist destination
• Extend for almost 700 miles
4. ENGLISH CHANNEL
 • Small body of water that separates England from France
• 350 miles long
• In the past, it was used as a good system of defense for England
• An important waterway for trade
5.URAL MOUNTAINS
• Considered the natural boundary between Europe & Asia
• Divide Russia: 1/4 is in Europe, 3/4 is in Asia
• 1,500 miles long
• Among the world’s OLDEST mountain ranges∗ Huge deposits of
gold, nickel, silver, platinum, coal, iron, & other minerals
6.SCANDINAVIAN PENINSULA
• Largest peninsula in Europe (1,150 miles long)
• Consists of Norway, Sweden, and the northern region of Finland
• Region is rich in timber, iron, & copper
7.MEDITERRANEAN SEA
• Important route for trade & cultural exchange
• Located between 3 continents (Europe, Africa, & Asia)
• Covers an area of 965,000 square miles
• Name means “in the middle of the earth” (surrounded by land)
8.THE EUROPEAN PLAIN
• Largest mountain-free landform in Europe
• Stretches from the Pyrenees in the west to the Ural Mountains in
the east
• Extends 2,000 miles
• Successful agricultural area

LANDSCAPES IN EUROPE
1. SAGRADA FAMILIA (BARCELONA, SPAIN)
The construction of the structure began in 1882 designed by Spanish
Catalan Architect Antonio Gaudi, the cathedral has now entered its last
phase of construction after 133 years of construction. 2026 is the
expected date for the Basilica to be completed.
2. EIFFEL TOWER
One of Paris’ most visited attractions, the Eiffel Tower takes the top spot
of most tourists visiting the City of Lights. And, with the stricture
standing at 342 metres in height, it is hard to miss.The tower actually
 welcomes around 7 million visitors each year which gives it the title of
the most visited paid-for monument in the world.
3. ASTRA" NATIONAL MUSEUM COMPLEX

ASTRA" National Museum Complex is a museum complex in Sibiu,

Romania, which gathers under the same authority four ethnology and
civilisation museums in the city, a series of laboratories for conservation
and research, and a documentation centre

4. COLOSSEUM
During the Roman Empire and under the motto of "Bread and Circuses"
the Roman Colosseum (known then as Flavian Amphitheatre)
allowed more than 50,000 people to enjoy its finest spectacles. The
exhibitions of exotic animals, executions of prisoners, recreations of
battles and gladiator fights kept the Roman people entertained for
years.

5. LEANING TOWER OF PISA

is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the
Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the
result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa
Cathedral and is the third-oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square
(Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.

6. BRANDERBURG GATE (BERLIN)

The Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin's most important monuments – a
landmark and symbol all in one with over two hundred years of history.

7. LOUVRE MUSEUM
The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the world's most famous
museum. Some of the museum's most celebrated works of art include
the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo. The Louvre Museum is one of the
largest and most important museums in the world.

8. SISTINE CHAPEL (VATICAN CITY)

It is the official residence of the pope in Vatican City. The Sistine Chapel
is most famous for Michelangelo’s frescoes. One side told the story of
Moses, and the other, the story of Christ.

9. RED SQUARE & ST. BASIL’S CATHEDRAL (RUSSIA)

Red Square became famous as the site of official military parades and
demonstrations intended to display the strength of Soviet armed forces.
Even after the fall of the Soviet Union, Red Square remains an
important center of Russia's cultural life and a top tourist destination
CONCLUSION

Europe Is the second smallest but the third most populated

continent. The continent beauty and development are affected and are coming
from its various physical features and landscapes. It is made up of 47 countries
that has different language, government ,religion ,and beliefs that became the main
reason of having a diverse and complex culture in the continent.

References:

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